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THE HEALTHY GEEZER Q. I’m 79 and I’ve taken a couple of spills in the last few months. I’m concerned that I might not be as steady on my feet as I used to be. What should I do about this? About one in ten people over 65 experience difficulty with balance. More than 40 percent of Americans will go to a doctor complaining of dizziness. Getting older is only part of the problem. Inner-ear disturbances are the primary cause. Losing balance when you’re older is serious stuff. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, each year, more than one in three people over 65 years suffers a fall. Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among older adults. And, even if the fall doesn’t kill you, you could fracture a hip and then a whole bunch of problems can cascade over you—limitations on activities, isolation, loss of independence, depression. Not all balance problems have the same cause. Here are several major ones: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). With BPPV, one of the most common causes of balance problems, you get vertigo when you change the position of your head. You may also experience BPPV when you roll over, get out of bed, or when look on a high shelf. BPPV is more likely in people over 60. Labyrinthitis, an infection or inflammation of the inner ear. The labyrinth is the organ in your inner ear that enables you to maintain balance. Ménière’s disease, which also can give you intermittent hearing loss, a ringing or roaring in the ears, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. Other causes may involve another part of the

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body, such as the brain or the heart. Aging, infections, head injury, certain medicines, or problems with blood circulation may also cause problems with balance. Blood-pressure medications and some antibiotics can cause balance problems. If you are taking any drugs in these categories and feel off-balance, it’s worth discussing with your doctor. Some people may have a balance problem and don’t know it. Balance disorders can be difficult to diagnose because patients sometimes can’t describe their symptoms well. Balance disorders can be signs of other health problems, so it’s important to have them checked out. If you can answer any of the following positively, discuss the symptom with your doctor. Do I feel: Unsteady? Disoriented? As if the room is spinning? As if I’m moving when I’m still? As if I’m falling? As if I might faint? Also, do you ever lose your balance and fall? Or, do you experience blurred vision? Persistent balance problems are not something you should pass off as a harmless part of the aging process. They should always be examined carefully. By Fred Cicetti Send your general health questions to Healthy Geezer with Lifestyles After 50 in the subject line to fred@healthygeezer.com

American Stroke Awareness Month: 3 Quick Tips to Avoid a Stroke Although there’s not a sure way to avoid stroke, there are a few changes you can make to your lifestyle to make sure your risk is lowered. From a better diet to regular doctor’s visits, here are a few ways you can help yourself and your brain: Potassium-rich diet: Eating lots of potassium helps regulate and even lower your blood pressure if you struggle with hypertension. Fiber-rich diet: Working more fiber into your diet (if you don’t already have enough) can help keep your cholesterol levels in check, staving off the risk of stroke. Everything in moderation: Alcohol, processed food and sugar can lead to decreased health stats and an increase in stroke risk, no matter your age!

Mother’s Day Memories Here we are at the time of year that seems to confuse us all. Or maybe it’s just me, which is highly likely. But May has always been a strange hybrid month in my mind: it seems as though it should be summer, but according to the Gregorian calendar, it’s just late spring. Although the label associated with May is a bit blurry, there’s always been one thing about it that’s sure: Mother’s Day. Each year, the holiday takes center stage for the month. Largely because I’m not sure there’s anything worse than disappointing Mom on such an honoring day. It seems as though it wouldn’t take too much to get the day “right,” but the pressure can be pretty weighty and results in a string of questions: Do we set up a brunch reservation for something different? Or should we go with a tried-and-true favorite of Mom’s? What about an activity, what if the weather isn’t great? The list of questions goes on until finally, someone settles or concedes to some suggested plan. All this to say that I’ve found the best Mother’s Day celebrations with my family, and others seem to be the ones spent as quality time and conversation. As families grow and move or careers develop, time becomes precious. It becomes increasingly difficult to get family all in the same space to celebrate. Typically, this happens for the end-of-year holidays, but who’s to say it can’t happen for Mother’s Day, too? Growing up, I always had a much smaller family than most of my friends. For all birthdays, holidays and any other

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celebratory event, our family has been a party of six: my mother’s parents, my parents, my brother and myself. Although that may seem like an extraordinarily small number or one that seems insufficient, I can assure you that it never was and never will be. Really, it’s been a blessing because figuring out planned events has always been extremely easy! Mother’s Day in my family is typically spent as a lunch outing, followed by a family hangout at home with games, music and laughter. It may not seem like much when explained in such plain terms, but gatherings like Mother’s Day I have always held near and dear to me. It’s one of the many times I reflect on fond memories and always look forward to the next gathering. Not only is Mother’s Day a wonderfully family-oriented occasion, but it seems to be the start of the busy season: summer. The warm season brings about travel opportunities, outdoor activities and a general boost in serotonin thanks to our friend, the Sun. That second Sunday in May always brings the promise of simple, childlike fun in the summer sun. From swimming to enjoying a balmy evening with family and friends, the next few months are some of my favorites. No matter how you plan to spend Mother’s Day or the month of May as a whole, take care, and we’ll see you in June!

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What You Need to Know for Stroke Awareness Month By Rebecca Fending

May is American Stroke Awareness Month, and with it, a good reason to learn or brush up on stroke prevention, warning signs and how to help those dealing with the aftermath.

Stroke Prevention Preventing a stroke largely boils down to fostering a healthy lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to help prevent the risk of a stroke is by adopting a low-fat, high fiber diet. This helps keep cholesterol levels in check to ensure that blood flow (especially to the brain) is not impaired. Regular light exercise is another way in which you can promote and regulate healthy blood flow throughout the body and brain. A byproduct of this is lowering your risk of heart disease, as well! The CDC also recommends keeping an eye on your blood pressure. Hypertension can cause arteries to burst, cutting off circulation to the brain. Hypotension can create a lack of circulation to the brain, slowly but surely leading to an increased risk of stroke. The best way to help keep your blood pressure in the healthy range is through regular, light exercise and a lowsodium diet. Warning Signs of Stroke The on-set signs of stroke can differ depending on the severity and person. However, typical signs of a stroke include sudden numbness in the face or extremities, lowered cognitive function (difficulty in comprehension, thinking or speaking), impaired vision and compromised motor skills (dizziness, trouble walking, general lack of coordination).

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Signs of a stroke can also be more covert, such as a headache, nausea and general confusion. If you or someone close to you begins experiencing mild but strange symptoms such as these, it’s safest to visit the closest emergency room. The sooner a stroke is identified and cared for, the higher chance of survival with minimal permanent damage. How to Help The best way to help someone who has experienced a stroke is to only help them as much as they need. It’s best to let the person know that you’re happy to help wherever they need it without being overbearing. Be sure to encourage daily rehabilitation exercises to make the survivor’s recovery a selfmade victory, if possible. Ultimately, the single best way to help anyone after an intensive medical crisis is through emotional support. Similar to caring for stroke survivors, the best way to help the caretaker of the survivors is through emotional support. Ask what you can do to help alleviate any burden they may feel, or simply listen to what they have to say. Each case is different, and each person may need something different from their support system. It’s never too early or too late to educate yourself about the risks, effects and symptoms of a stroke. For more information about American Stroke Awareness Month, visit www.stroke.org to learn more.

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To Our Mothers’ Health: Through Blue Zone Choices By Jan Larraine Cox

The blue zone areas of the world—Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Loma Linda, California; and Okinawa, Japan--share certain practices that increase longevity and health. The vitality of these practices delivers lower rates of disease while improving quality relationships, as the blue zones promote active engagement within their communities: not just enjoyment in the moment but also long-term within one’s circle of friends. The longest-lived women over 70 in the world live in the blue zone of Okinawa, Japan. There are certain common denominators they exhibit. First, they move naturally. Rather than joining a gym, they live in environments that encourage them to move: they grow gardens and don’t use modern conveniences for housework and yardwork. Next, they feel a purpose, which they call ikegai; this translates into “why I get up in the morning.” “That inner knowledge grants them up to seven years of extra life expectancy,” according to blue zone researcher Dan Buettner. But even blue zone people experience stress. This can lead to chronic inflammation, which is related to many agerelated diseases. Okinawan women take a few moments each day to decompress by thinking of their ancestors. Having photos of them in the home is a natural segue to engaging in this practice.

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BOOK REVIEW Evelyn Loeb Beilenson was born in Paris but came to America in 1941 and cofounded an interior design company. Within a decade, she joined her attorney husband to resurrect the family’s publishing company started in 1928. They oversaw the transformation of Peter Pauper Press from a struggling small book publisher into a multi-billion-dollar business that specializes in children’s books, activity books, stationery, journals, holiday cards, engagement calendars, travel guides and gift books. This small book is her daughter Suzanne’s tribute to her mother and dedicated to Evelyn as stated in the preface. Susanne herself is a prolific writer of more than 20 books, including her bestseller, “The Pocket Calorie Counter.”

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Mothers and Daughters: That Special Bond by Kathy A. Megyeri And this little book is a delight. Suzanne includes hand-painted photographs, and in the first chapter, daughters talk about their mothers and their stories will make you both laugh and cry. Names you know will tell you of their mothers and remind you of your own: Gwyneth Paltrow, Eartha Kitt, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Ali McGraw, Cookie Roberts, Bette Davis, Liza Minnelli and more. In chapter two, mothers talk of their daughters: Alice Walker, Phyllis Theroux, Raquel Welch, Joan Rivers, Ingrid Bergman, Carol Burnett, Blythe Danner and Tippi Hedren. Lady Bird Johnson said it best as she ended all conversations and letters to her two daughters with three of the most beautiful words of all, “Remember you’re loved.” The third chapter features both mothers and daughters in public life: Barbara Bush, Betty Ford, Caroline Kennedy, Nancy Davis Reagan, Patti Davis and more. Ruth Bader Ginsberg sums up the relationship so well when she wrote, “I pray that I may be all that my mother would have been, had she lived in an age when women could aspire and achieve.” The book’s final chapter includes “proverbs and pundits” about the mother-daughter relationship; words from Scripture, Hindu, Hebrew, Irish and Italian proverbs, writers like Louisa May Alcott, Oscar Wilde, Pearl Buck, nursery rhymes and writings from philosophers like Horace, but it’s Hope Edelman who sums it up best when she wrote, “Our mothers are our most direct connection to our history and our gender.”

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As the summer season and promise of fair-weather fun approaches, so does the risk of dehydration and heatstroke. And although it’s American Stroke Awareness Month, who’s to say that heatstroke can’t be included in that? According to Healthline, seniors are at a higher risk of dehydration for a multitude of reasons. One of which is a lowered thirst response. Although you may be in need of water, the trigger in your mouth and body may not be relaying the message to your brain. Seniors also experience a high risk of dehydration as they generally have less water in their bodies. Whereas you may have been able to garden all afternoon in your 40s without a glass of water, you need to consume at least one glass in a two-hour window now. Certain medications typically prescribed to seniors can also cause a decrease in hydration for seniors, including many diabetes and hypertension prescriptions. So, what are some ways to consume more water and stay hydrated as summer advances? Aside from drinking water (which can get boring), below are several methods to ward off dehydration: Focus on fruits and veggies: This can be an especially easy summer strategy as there are so many fruits and vegetables currently in season. Most produce contains a high water content in its flesh, namely cucumbers, watermelon, lettuce and even strawberries. Treat yourself to a fresh fruit salad or even make a smoothie to up your hydration levels. If eating lots of fruit isn’t possible for you, opt to experiment with finding your new favorite salad recipe using locally grown veggies! Drink more milk: Although this may sound strange, studies have shown that milk is actually more hydrating than water due to the high content of calcium, protein and electrolytes. You don’t have to drink milk plain, however. Add milk to smoothies, have a bowl of cereal or even relive your childhood with a classic glass of Hershey’s syrup and milk. Eat more oats: To piggyback off of “drink more milk,” eating more oats is another great way to consume more milk. Add oats, milk, chia seeds and honey to a container and let it sit overnight. The oats will soak up the milk and make it a covert way of hydration. Have the overnight oats for a satisfying, tasty and hydrating start to your day.

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AROUND TOWN MAY 5TH - JUNE 9TH - LIVING HEALTHY WORKSHOP: The sessions meet on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., May 5 to June 9. The Senior Friendship Center is located at: 2350 Scenic Drive in Venice, Florida. To register, contact Tammy Stark at 941-584-0075. Now is the time to invest in your health!

Familiar Faces on the Move in Downtown Fort Myers Information and image from NBC-2.com A fishing boy, a man urinating next to a dog, and two people playing chess. Those are just some of the sculptures you used to be able to stroll by in Downtown Fort Myers. Now, some of those sculptures are on the move. The sculptures have been staples around the city for years. A company that was supposed to build condos downtown donated the sculptures to the city as a promotional tool. The condos were never built but the sculptures stayed scattered around downtown. The city was set to move the sculptures around Fort Myers in the summer of 2021. Now, according to NBC 2 News, they’re finally being relocated. Nine sculptures have been relocated to six areas around Fort Myers. Many of them are parks within a few miles away from each other. The sculptures’ new locations are Billy Bowlegs Park, Clemente Park, the S.T.A.R.S Complex, Urban Farm Community, Collaboratory, and the IMAG History and Science Center. The city said they’re moving the sculptures to those locations to diversify the public’s access to the art. They said they plan on removing the remaining sculptures from downtown by the end of April. They will be staying at their new locations for the foreseeable future.

6TH-7TH-8TH - SARASOTA CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL: 11am-6pm. Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Features a diverse menu of traditional Mexican dishes all cooked fresh on-site by local restaurants and food purveyors. Liquid refreshment includes selections of alcoholic, non-alcoholic and fruit drinks along with sodas and bottled water. Admission is FREE. https://www.mustdo.com/events/sarasota-cinco-de-mayofestival-3/ 7TH-8TH - 2ND ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SARASOTA CRAFT FESTIVAL: 10am 5pm. Downtown Sarasota - 1 Central Avenue, Sarasota. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and much more – all handmade in America. An expansive Green Market with plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and freshly popped kettle corn further compliments the weekend, blending nature with nurture. FREE Admission. www.artfestival.com 10TH - THE VENICE AREA WOMEN’S COLLEGE CLUB invites you to a lunch, 11:30 am at the Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd, Venice, FL, 34293. The May meeting (last of the season) is for the installation of new club officers, members can mix and mingle. Prospective members can check out the club, answer any questions you have about the club and its purpose. Please call 309-635-3058 for more information and/or lunch ($25) reservations. 13TH - BONITA SPRINGS – Estero Christian Women’s Connection Invites You and Your Friends to Attend our May Luncheon! 11:30 - 1:30. The Club at Grandezza, 11481 Grande Oak Blvd, Estero, FL 33928. Luncheon cost: $30 inclusive. Reservations & Cancellations must be received by Friday, May 6, 2022. Call Jan with questions at 815-545-5056. cwcflorida.org 13TH-15TH - 3RD ANNUAL PUNTA GORDA CRAB & MUSIC FESTIVAL: FREE admission. 115 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. The event is a blending of a marketplace of arts, crafts, and specialty products surrounded by great seafood dishes and washed over by wonderful live musical performances by some of Florida’s most talented musicians and bands. 27TH-30TH - HEALING FIELD OF HONOR: 9AM TO 6PM Laishley Park – 120 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda. United States flags will fly in a solemn formation creating an aweinspiring panorama. Each U.S. flag represents an individual and tells a story. Flags may be sponsored to honor individuals currently serving in our military, fallen servicemen & women, veterans, first responders, heroes in our lives, and hometown heroes. The display is open to all without charge. Taps will be played every evening at 6pm. (941) 575-0142. https://www.healingfield.org/event/puntagordafl22/ 20TH-22ND - SARASOTA SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL: The fun, food, festivities and relaxation begin Friday evening with hours from 4pm-10pm. The fun and festivities continue Saturday 11am-10pm and finally come to a close Sunday 11am6pm. Admission is FREE. JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota. https://www. facebook.com/sarasotaseafoodandmusicfestival/ SUBMIT AROUND TOWN EVENTS AND/OR EVENT FLYERS TO: Lifestyles After 50, P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583; or email to info@lifestylesafter50.com or fax to (813) 331-2634 by the 20th of the month prior to the event. (i.e. submit June events by May 20 2022).

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